New Jersey Governor Chris Christie may have worked closely with President Obama in the aftermath of Superstorm Sandy, but it appears he’s more emotionally invested in a different budding bromance. Christie admitted at a Monday briefing that he started “weeping” after he hugged Bruce Springsteen at NBC’s telethon for Hurricane Sandy victims on Nov. 2, the Record reported.

Christie is a longtime fan of his fellow New Jerseyan and has attended more than 130 Springsteen concerts over the past 37 years. The governor even sang a version of “Thunder Road” when he made an appearance on Late Night with Jimmy Fallon in September. Although Springsteen has never hid his liberal leanings, the E Street Band front man set aside his ideological differences with Christie to chat with the Republican governor and his family at the Radio City event to benefit Sandy victims.

“We hugged,” Christie said to a crowd of relief volunteers in Monmouth County on Monday, according to the Record. “Yeah, we hugged, and he told me it’s official: we’re friends.”

Christie and Springsteen had met twice before, but their interactions were limited to “formal pleasantries,” the Record noted. Their previously tense relationship may have stemmed from their opposing presidential preferences — Christie campaigned for GOP candidate Mitt Romney, while Springsteen was active in fundraisers for Obama. Hurricane Sandy’s devastation, however, managed to bring the two Jersey boys together.

“I told the President today actually that the hug was great and that when we got home there was a lot of weeping because of the hug,” Christie said. “And the President said, ‘Why?’ I said, ‘Well, to be honest, I was the one weeping. Everyone else was fine.’ ”

Christie joked that it was “even better” to talk to Springsteen on Monday than it was to talk to Obama. The highlight for Christie, however, occurred at the telethon, when Springsteen allegedly told the governor he was pleased with the way he had dealt with the storm.

“I’ll treasure it forever,” Christie said of the compliment.

An Atlantic story from the summer chronicled the governor’s previously unrequited love for Springsteen, who reportedly would pass by Christie backstage at concerts with little more than a terse acknowledgement. The rocker seems to have changed his tune: the Los Angeles Times pointed out that Springsteen praised Christie’s hurricane-relief efforts at several recent concerts.

Bruce was being polite. He probably rushed off to take a hot shower afterward to rid himself of the stench of Christie's policies. When Christie was running for Governor, he tried to use Springsteen's music for his campaign and was emphatically told "over my dead body" by Bruce's lawyers. There was no way Springsteen was going to allow his music to be the soundtrack for Christie's policies, which are at odds with everything Springsteen believes in and has fought for since the No Nukes days.

In the 2010 election the liberals (now calling themselves progressives) were kicked in the butt by the conservative party. I wonder what will happen in 2014 with 8.5% unemployment and nearly 20 trillion in national debt ? Are you happy with this economy America ? Are there any liberal Americans that give a damn about their childrens futre ? Or, Has America come down to "It's ALL about me and what my governmet will give me". A very respected President once said "Ask not what your country can do for you, but what you can do for your contry" ! He was a DEMOCRAT. My, how times have changed.

He got a hug AND they get to be together when Bruce gets off tour. Maybe Christie could be a roadie? Even if you feel this way, I don't think you should publicize it. You look like a puss. And, when Springsteen doesn't followup, he's left holding the bag. The party helped get Christie elected. Christie punted when the party needed help.

This pussification of our leaders (that so many like on this board) is not going to help us long term. Actions not emotions, character, not feelings is what makes good things happen. I went through Ivan, a much worse hurricane than Sandy and our community was farther along than NY or NJ by this time. When you people start complaining about how lame the gov is in fixing stuff, remember - be kind, you might hurt their feelings. I dont' think Christie wanted this article. His future is toast because of this lame crap. Christie - next time you go for the photo op, remember. All these people that think you're cool now, never voted for you and never will.

I read most of the comments here and it is sad. I thought after the election- the getting along would start with WE THE PEOPLE.. It must start with us to show them that is what we need more than anything - the coming together.At 58, I wonder if that will ever happen before I die. I am glad I practise goodness between people.I think by the last few elections- we have been shown we are a 50/50 county and since we are the BEST of countries, can we not fix those numbers and get along! Let's look at Christi and Obama as a good thing and something to strive for in our every day life. ps. that does not apply to Bohner and Cantor! hahaha. Just sayin...

I come from NJ and was VERY upset with the Gov. for how badly he spoke of the President at Romney's convention. I, of course was very upset, 1. I am woman-(can you hear me roar), I voted for the President-2 times and I thought how can anyone speak so badly about the President of the United States. THEN hurricane Sandy came- Chirsti redeemed himself to me and of course the President WON!!Who knows- it was such a great experience for him- behind that curtain- we will never know who he voted for! I like to think the President. BUT it does not matter since the President SHOCKED and ROCKED that Republican base! HURRAY! I can not tell you how happy I was to watch those STUNNED FOX FACES!. Gave me almost as much satisfaction as the President winning! I was hysterical when the President won and then followed by satisfaction seeing FOX FOLKS! Anyways, , getting carried away. Christi and the President, 2 opposite sides of the table working together, YES. Let's keep that going!

Hoping Christi opened the door and and hope those jerks in DC will follow- WE the people have spoken!Proud of you Gov.! Mr. President- Congrats and we are with you!

@TomJJJJNever mind about these Bozos. Christie is doing a great job- somehting I never expected to say- puting politics aside in a time of need like a true leader should do. By doing that he has betaryed teh party of No the party of ignorance and fake patriots- the party that puts itself before the country. I'm a veteran and I have lived in NJ and NY and assisted in relief efforts during catastrophic events, and I've always been appalled by people like charltman- they give America a bad name.

Being of Italian ancenstry I understand Gov Christys tears. Hes a stand up guy as we say in the North East which means it doesnt matter what the task is you stand up & do the right thing. You do it because its the good thing to do, the right thing to do. Its what you feel deep down inside of you that makes you the person you are. Chris Christy in an honest moment felt so much for the people he has sworn to serve can appreciate the fact that a Dem POTUS & a Dem musician who has stood up for social justice reach out to him not as politcal foes but as friends who like him want to do the stand up thing had an emotional moment. I would be proud to call Goc Christy my piason.

Hey, I live on the east coast, how about the rest of you who think this is just great? We all have feelings. Those emotions amount to nothing if people are not being served. People are so easily led by the media. All they need to add is the theme music!

Yeah, but that was after dissing Christie three times before because of his party affiliation while sucking up to an ex-governor who is potentially going to jail for fraud. I'm sure that Bruce counts at least a few conservatives, Republicans, or libertarians among his fan base--what message did that send to them all those other times? Bruce won't weep over the loss of their money, I'm sure, but he's a jerk in my book--latest hug or not. Christie is obviously a better person to forgive and forget than I. And I, who is a left-leaning moderate, would be happy to vote for Christie for the first time in 2013 should he run for reelection.

Instead of blaming Christie for choosing to look after the people who voted him into office to do a job, how about blaming Romney for not making it a point to tell the world that he understands why Christie is doing what he is doing and that he has HIS back during these trying times?

Ah, that's nice. We all need heroes. I have to admit I like Christy - at least what I see of him. Will that make me vote Republican - no, but if Republicans can get back to the middle of the road with some logic and not all these overly religious members, they might have a chance down the road.

Really? Blaming Christie for Ronmey's and the Tea Party's debacle? Blame Fox News for the indoctrination the give you every day or better yet, thank REAL AMERICANS of all colors and social classes for defeating the retrograde forces of the far rigth.

What a bunch of touchy feely over-sensitive crap! Leftists have become like little girls. It is weird and creepy. It one thing to care, we all care. It is quite another thing to gush. It is gross and weird. Oh well, progressives sure are impressed with their idols... They all need to start doing the jobs we are paying them to do.

Please, Give me a break with all this ABSURD, liberals "good", conservatives "bad" garbage. Elections come and go. Presidents come and go. It was just 2 years ago in the 2010 election the liberals had their butts handed to them. The worst defeat in American history for one party in an "off year" election. So, what do you expect may happen in 2014 with unemployment at 8.5 % and America's youth in debt to their anal orifices. Let's talk again at that time.

@Franco Appalled by what? The only time I mentioned politics was in answer to a comment to me. Such nonsense. For the record, for years and hundreds of concert visits Springsteen refused to even say hello to Christie after countless requests. No matter how you slice it, considering the circumstances, a story about Christie weeping because BS finally acknowledged him is in poor taste at best. I care about the people of NJ and could not give a rat's behind about CC or BS. If that makes me "un-American" then so be it.

@streetsmart Puhleeze . Stood up for social justice, where, when. Maybe they talked about it, but I don't see any concrete manifestation of Bruce's 'fight for social justice' or for Obama's either. They only became his friends during the photo op. Let's see how many times Bruce or Barry has Christie over for dinner. He cried because he got a call from a resident of NJ that he adores. Oh and remember, Springsteen only talked to him with Obama and Obama put the phone to Springsteen. They're all puss's. What has this country come to.

@TomJJJJ It's his job. Who cares about his emotions. Do the job, fix the problem. You guys think it's under control, wait. Full recovery from a major storm takes 5 years. At least my experience was in Florida, where it was warm after. You watch the news in a couple of weeks when people start dying and maybe rioting. You are behind the curve on recovery, you just don't know it yet. My prayers for the affected. Until you experience one, you never really understand what it means to lose it all.

I admit I'm not there - are you two? I have lived through hurricanes in Florida and have seen first hand that help is sometimes frustratingly slow in arriving. But at least Christie is trying to help are you? Get yourselves out there on the front line and raise the money yourselves and tell the people not to take socialist government handouts. You could also get your heads out while you're at it.

@kenny60614 What a jerk you appear to be! Yeah, my friends and I serve in the military defending your right. I'd rather, though, that the likes of you simply pack your bags and go find somewhere else to live. People like you sit on your asses and complain all the time and do NOTHING. I personally can't stand Christie. He is a sad person. But he stepped up for his state. Shame on you for stabbing him in his back when he supported that lame flip-flopper Romney! Seriously, pack your bags and leave. The Black man is in the WHITE House and racists like you have no place here.

@chalrtman I wonder you responded to John Boehner having his little cry for the media. I bet you didn't have a problem with THAT. And Christie is hardly a "leftist," he's just not a wingnut like you are.

@fuzzybat@chalrtman No, but the left sure did, and often. FYI, I was not talking about Christie, I was talking about the response by those who were just three weeks ago calling this man names and criticizing him. Hypocrites all.